Mon Nov 25 19:07:26 UTC 2024: **Punjab Kings Snag Rising Star Priyansh Arya for ₹3.8 Crore in IPL Auction**
**Jeddah, November 25, 2024** – Uncapped Indian batsman Priyansh Arya has become the latest sensation in the cricket world after being picked up by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a staggering ₹3.8 crore (approximately US$460,000) in the IPL 2025 auction. The young player, whose base price was just ₹30 lakh (approximately US$36,000), sparked a bidding war between Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, and Bengaluru franchises.
Arya’s impressive performance in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 catapulted him into the spotlight. He became only the third Indian batsman to hit six consecutive sixes in an over, following in the footsteps of Ravi Shastri and Yuvraj Singh. His DPL statistics are equally remarkable: he scored 608 runs in 10 matches, including two centuries and four half-centuries, with 49 fours and 43 sixes. His highest scores were 107 off 55 balls and 120 off 50 balls. This exceptional performance cemented his reputation as a future superstar and ultimately led to his lucrative IPL deal. The fact that he was picked up late in the auction, after many teams had exhausted their budgets, further highlights the faith franchises have in his potential.
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